Festus Keyamo Biography

Festus Egwarewa Keyamo is a Nigerian lawyer, politician, and human rights activist who serves as the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria since 2023. He was previously the minister of State for Labour and Employment of Nigeria from 2019 to 2023, and the minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs in 2019.

Full Name	Festus Egwarewa Keyamo
Date of Birth	July 21, 1970
Place of Birth	Delta State, Nigeria
Occupation	Lawyer, Politician
Social Media Handles	Instagram: @festuskeyamo70 Twitter: @fkeyamo

Early Life & Education

Festus Keyamo was born on January 21, 1970, in Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria. He had his primary education at Model Primary School, Ughelli, and his secondary education at Government College, Ughelli, where he obtained the West African School Certificate in 1986. He later proceeded to Ambrose Alli University at Ekpoma, in Edo State, southern Nigeria, where he received a Bachelor of Law degree in 1992 and was called to the Nigerian Bar in December 1993.

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Career

Political Career

Festus Keyamo is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the ruling political party in Nigeria. He was appointed as the director of Strategic Communications of the 2019 re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari. In this role, he was responsible for developing and implementing the party’s communications strategy for the election. The strategy was successful, and Buhari was re-elected.

After the election, Keyamo was appointed minister of State for Labour and Employment. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the implementation of government policies and programs related to labor and employment. He is also responsible for representing the government in negotiations with labor unions.

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Keyamo was later appointed minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the implementation of government policies and programs related to the Niger Delta region. The Niger Delta region is a major oil-producing region in Nigeria, but it has also been plagued by poverty, environmental degradation, and violence. Keyamo is tasked with improving the lives of people in the Niger Delta region.

In 2023, Keyamo was appointed minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the implementation of government policies and programs related to the aviation and aerospace industry. The aviation and aerospace industry is a major contributor to the Nigerian economy, and Keyamo is tasked with ensuring its continued growth and development.

Keyamo is a controversial figure. He has been criticized for his outspokenness and his sometimes aggressive defense of the government. However, he is also a respected lawyer and human rights activist. He has defended the rights of many people, including those who have been accused of terrorism. He has also been critical of the government’s human rights record.

Keyamo is a complex and contradictory figure. He is both a defender of the government and a critic of its human rights record. He is both a lawyer and a politician. Festus Keyamo is both outspoken and controversial. However, there is no doubt that he is a significant figure in Nigerian politics and society.

Personal Life

Festus Keyamo is married to Abike Keyamo and they have two children, Festus Keyamo Jr. and Nicole Keyamo. Festus Keyamo Jr. was born in 2002 and Nicole Keyamo was born in 2005. The Keyamo children are both private individuals, and there is not much information about them in the public domain.

Festus Keyamo and Abike Keyamo have been married for over 20 years. They are a strong couple and have supported each other through thick and thin. Abike Keyamo is a successful businesswoman and is the founder of the Keyamo Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides education and healthcare to underprivileged children in Nigeria.

Festus Keyamo is a proud father and husband. He often talks about his family in his speeches and interviews. He is grateful for their support and love.